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Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which molecules bind to the actin molecule in a way that prevents a myosin head from forming a cross bridge?
Myosin
Actin
Troponin-Tropomyosin
Which molecule supplies energy for the flexing of the myosin head "power stroke".
calcium
ATP
sodium
Which molecule has a movable head that provides a power stroke when activated?
Myosin
Actin
Troponin-Tropomyosin
Which molecule forms the majority of the thin filament?
Myosin
Actin
Troponin-Tropomyosin
What molecule binds to the blocking molecules, causing them to move and expose the myosin binding site?
calcium
sodium
ATP
What type of muscle does not fatigue, and is found only in the heart?
smooth muscle
skeletal muscle
cardiac muscle
What is the temporary linkage of actin and myosin filaments during muscle contraction called?
cross bridge
target muscle
sarcomere
What is the name of the decline in a muscle's ability to maintain force in a prolonged or repeated contraction?
sliding filament theory
muscle fatigue
action potential
Another name for a muscle cell
myofibril
sarcomere
muscle fiber
The contractile element of the fiber. It is contained between two Z-lines (disks).
sarcomere
muscle fiber
cardiac muscle
Which type of muscle tissue is attached to the skeleton and is responsible for the movement of bone around joints or movement of some organs?
cardiac muscle
skeletal muscle
smooth muscle
What is the name of the theory of how actin and myosin filaments slide past each other to produce muscle contractions?
action potential
cross bridge
sliding filament
What type of muscle is responsible for automatic movements, is not under conscious control and its cells are spindle shaped?
smooth muscle
cardiac muscle
skeletal muscle
What is the name of the muscle that helps you to whistle a song?
orbicularis oculi
orbicularis oris
temporalis
Which major muscle is a large triangular shaped muscle that lies over your shoulder?
triceps brachii
biceps brachii
deltoid
